Serendipitytag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-17206042009-12-08T21:42:49-06:00Ruminations and commentary about issues and planned and serendipitous events, and pictures from time to time.TypePadShopping Day in Nunam Iqua, Alaska.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e201287636ec50970c2009-12-08T21:42:49-06:002009-12-08T21:42:49-06:00A wonderful explanation of what it takes for a person living in a small town in Alaska, away from what we are used to in the 'lower 48 [or 49]', deals with to run to the store...although 'run to the...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/12/shopping-day-in-nunam-iqua-alaska.htmlThe Longest Bill Ever, and How We Can Change That.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20128760308dd970c2009-12-02T17:54:58-06:002009-12-02T17:54:58-06:00Republican lawmakers are whining up a storm about the length of the proposed health care bill. You’ll recall that Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah bloviated that HR3962 was “longer than War & Peace.” Not so. War and Peace has about...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/12/the-longest-bill-ever-and-how-we-can-change-that.htmlA convoluted tale and Kudos to Linked In Social Networking.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a68d83e4970c2009-10-29T16:01:21-05:002009-10-29T16:01:21-05:00"... Evidently, once you send something out of the country it might need a customs agent to work with the country’s customs department to get a package through customs and on its way. .."VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/10/a-convoluted-tale-and-kudos-to-linked-in-social-networking.htmlOptions on Health Care/Coverage Reformtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a628002f970b2009-10-28T05:46:20-05:002009-10-28T05:46:20-05:00Options on Health Care 1. Do nothing; 44,000+ people die each year from preventable deaths and the cost of policies for individuals and businesses will continue to increase, especially for small business. 2. Do nothing; people who need coverage are...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/10/options-on-health-carecoverage-reform.htmlFrank Schaeffer: Bad News! Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prizetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a6291bad970c2009-10-09T09:53:24-05:002009-10-09T09:53:24-05:00Because President Obama has not been on a timetable of a fast-paced music video but rather has approached governing at a measured pace working for long term results the smart ass part of the left, raised on high sugar content...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/10/frank-schaeffer-bad-news-obama-wins-nobel-peace-prize.htmlBe a Squeaky Wheel, not a Nihilist.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a5b76e6e970c2009-09-10T10:45:30-05:002009-09-10T10:45:30-05:00. . . don't be a nihilist. Don't give up. People fought and died for the idea of participatory democracy: not just in the United States, but all over the world. In many parts of the world, they're still fighting and dying for it. You're lucky. You don't have to fight and die to keep this idea alive. You just have to call or email your elected officials.VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/09/be-a-squeaky-wheel-not-a-nihilist.htmlWhat is going to happen if there is NOT reform this year?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a5afec37970c2009-09-08T17:29:54-05:002009-09-08T17:29:54-05:00There are a number of reasons to have health care [or health insurance] reform]. The main one is what is being forgotten or ignored by the 535 members of Congress, left-right-and-center. It is the consequence of not doing anything. It's...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/09/what-is-going-to-happen-if-there-is-not-reform-this-year.htmlWhat is the Reality of the Health Care System in the U.S., now?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a5477606970b2009-09-04T04:12:43-05:002009-09-04T04:12:44-05:00First point: What is the Reality of this system, at this point in time?
Any improvements to the present system depend on recognizing what that system is and how it operates. We are trying to change reality not build change on something that does not now exist.VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/09/what-is-the-reality-of-the-health-care-system-in-the-us-now.html70% Young Americans can't qualify for military servicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a5977480970c2009-09-02T09:25:33-05:002009-09-02T09:25:02-05:00The full story explains what's being done about this, but obviously this compromises national security, plus limits the opportunities for some youth who want to use military service as a method to gain education, and other benefits. The basic point...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/09/70-percent-of-young-people-are-unable-to-enlist-richmond-times-dispatch.htmlMudflats: Alaska Senator Mark Begich on public servicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345218e669e20120a5956e45970c2009-09-01T18:37:01-05:002009-09-01T18:37:01-05:00A long interview [40 min.] which is really interesting: There are moments in time…I’ve always believed that you can never create those moments that change things as rapidly as you would like, but certain things will happen and it’s a...VictoriaJZhttp://victorialherring.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/09/mudflats-alaska-senator-mark-begich.html